Israel accused of crimes against humanity over forced displacement in Gaza

Human Rights Watch says it has evidence that suggests ‘the war crime of forcible transfer’ of civilians.

Lawmakers urge UN intervention in detention of 48 Uyghur men in Thailand

Detained Uyghurs in Thailand allegedly forbidden contact with relatives, lawyers and subjected to ‘different standard of care than other detainees’.

Mexican legislators re-elect head of human rights agency who failed to address abuses

Legislators from Mexico’s ruling party have reelected the head of the National Human Rights Commission despite widespread opposition and her refusal to criticize the government.

With Trump election win, Africa braces for US aid cuts, uncertainty

But it could also force African nations to double down on their shift away from the US, towards Asia and the Middle East, say analysts.

Pakistan has a protest problem

‘When your alleged protectors are the ones to attack you for exercising your democratic rights, it’s a scary world.’

French rights watchdog condemns lack of basic rights for prisoners

Inmates in France are being deprived of basic rights such as safety, family visits and access to training in increasingly overcrowded jails, a report this week by prison watchdogs found.

Ahmad Alizadeh Hanged for Second Time in Ghezelhesar Prison

Ahmad Alizadeh, a man on death row for murder who was previously hanged for 28 seconds before being resuscitated, has been executed in Ghezelhesar Prison.

Decriminalizing Adultery in South Sudan

Why ending any form of patriarchal control is imperative to realize both human rights and gender justice in Africa and beyond.

‘Politics is not our job’ - Germany captain Kimmich

Germany captain Joshua Kimmich says he and his team-mates should not have “expressed political opinions” during the 2022 Fifa World Cup in Qatar.